Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai - [MNLU]

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<p><strong>MNLU Mumbai</strong> offers a diverse range of academic programmes across law and legal research. The university&rsquo;s popular courses include the <strong>B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)</strong> at the UG&nbsp;level and<strong> LL.M.</strong> programmes in General, Executive, Investment and Securities Law, and Insolvency and Bankruptcy at the PG&nbsp;level. In addition, MNLU Mumbai offers PhD programmes in Law, which are available in both full-time and part-time modes.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 id="1"><span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Entrance Exams Accepted by MNLU Mumbai</span></h3>

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<th style="text-align: center; width: 813px;">Programme Level</th>
<th style="text-align: center; width: 875px;">Entrance Exam</th>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 813px;">BA LLB&nbsp;</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 875px;">CLAT UG</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 813px;">LLM&nbsp;</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 875px;">CLAT PG</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 813px;">MBA</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 875px;">CAT / XAT / MAT / ATMA / CMAT / GMAT / MAH-CET + Interview</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 813px;">Ph.D.</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 875px;">PAT (MNLU Ph.D. Entrance Test) / NET-JRF / SLET / GATE / M.Phil (Exemptions applicable)</td>
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<li><a href="#2">MNLU Mumbai Important Dates&nbsp;</a>

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<li><a href="#3">MNLU Mumbai BA LLB Admissions&nbsp;</a>
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<li><a href="#8">MNLU Mumbai Admission&nbsp;</a>
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<li><a href="#9">MNLU Mumbai Admission Process</a>
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<li><a href="#13">MNLU Mumbai CLAT UG Cutoff&nbsp;</a>
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<li><a href="#14">MNLU Mumbai CLAT-PG Cutoff</a>
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<li><a href="#15">MNLU Mumbai Reservation Criteria</a>
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<h2 id="2">MNLU Mumbai Important Dates 2026</h2>

<p>The table below shows MNLU Mumbai Important Dates 2026.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://collegedunia.com/exams/clat" target="_blank"><span style="color:#FF0000;">CLAT Exam Dates</span></a></p>

<div class="cd_cms_widget" data-widget-id="ef4dd0d8b98c46213acbaedecf840c02"><div class="date_widget" data-widget-id="ef4dd0d8b98c46213acbaedecf840c02"> <table> <thead> <tr> <th class="text-center">Events</th> <th class="text-center">Date</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="text-center">CLAT 2026 Exam Date</td> <td class="text-center"> <del> Dec 07, 2025 </del> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="text-center">CLAT 2026 Result Date</td> <td class="text-center"> <del> Dec 16, 2025 </del> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="text-center">CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration</td> <td class="text-center"> <del> Dec 17 - Dec 27, 2025 </del> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="text-center">CLAT 2026 1st Merit List</td> <td class="text-center"> <del> Jan 07, 2026 </del> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="text-center">CLAT 2026 2nd Merit List</td> <td class="text-center"> <del> Jan 22, 2026 </del> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="text-center">Payment of Admission Confirmation Fee Last Date</td> <td class="text-center"> <del> Feb 12, 2026 </del> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="text-center">CLAT 2026 3rd Merit List</td> <td class="text-center"> <del> Feb 25, 2026 </del> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="text-center">CLAT 2026 4th Merit List</td> <td class="text-center"> <del> May 02, 2026 </del> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="text-center">CLAT 2026 5th Merit List</td> <td class="text-center"> <del> May 20, 2026 </del> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div></div>

<p><span style="color:#FF0000;">CLAT PG Exam Dates</span><span style="color:#FF0000;"></span></p>

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<p><span style="color:#FF0000;">MNLU MBA&nbsp;</span><a href="https://collegedunia.com/exams/cat" target="_blank"><span style="color:#FF0000;">Exam Dates</span></a></p>

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<td style="text-align: center; width: 890px;">CAT Notification Release</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 798px;">July 27, 2025</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 798px;">August 1 &ndash; September 13, 2025</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 890px;">CAT Admit Card Release</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 798px;">Last Week of October 2025</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 890px;">CAT Exam Date</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 798px;">November 30, 2025</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 890px;">CAT Result Announcement</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 798px;">Second Week of January 2026</td>
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<h2 id="3">MNLU Mumbai BA LLB Admissions 2026</h2>

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<p data-end="136" data-start="0">MNLU Mumbai offers the 5-year integrated <meta charset="utf-8"><b id="docs-internal-guid-5bd9185a-7fff-75b9-8388-aec561300b1c"><a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/55943-maharashtra-national-law-university-mumbai-mnlu-mumbai/bachelor-of-arts-bachelor-of-law-ballb-hons-4951#course-slug-table">B.A. LL.B</a>&nbsp;</b>programme, one of its popular UG courses. Details of the course are mentioned below.</p>
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<h3 id="4"><span style="color:#FF0000;">Eligibility Criteria</span></h3>

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<li>10+2 or equivalent examination with 45% marks or its equivalent grade and 40% marks or equivalent in case of candidates belonging to SC / ST categories.</li>
<li>Candidates who are appearing in the qualifying examination in March / April are also eligible to apply.</li>
<li>There is no upper age limit for LLB.</li>
<li>Candidates must qualify for CLAT.</li>
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<h3 id="5"><span style="color:#FF0000;">Selection Criteria</span></h3>

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<li>Admission is strictly based on merit of CLAT.</li>
<li>Reservation policy of the Government of Maharashtra will be followed.</li>
<li>UG program is full-time and residential.</li>
<li>The total intake to the undergraduate B.A.LL.B program is 100, out of which 20 are supernumerary seats under Foreign National / NRI / NRI Sponsored category and 2 seats for permanent residents of Jammu &amp; Kashmir in accordance with the UGC directives.</li>
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<h3 id="6"><span style="color:#FF0000;">MNLU Mumbai Seat Matrix</span></h3>

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<th style="text-align: center; width: 910px;"><b>Category</b></th>
<th style="text-align: center; width: 777px;"><b>Number of Seats</b></th>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 910px;">All India General Category</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 777px;">27</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 910px;">Maharashtra State Scheduled Caste (SC)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 777px;">13</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 777px;">7</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 910px;">Denotified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 777px;">3</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 910px;">Nomadic Tribes (B)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 777px;">3</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 910px;">Nomadic Tribes (C)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 777px;">4</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 910px;">Nomadic Tribes (D)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 777px;">2</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 910px;">Maharashtra Specially Backward Class (SBC)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 777px;">2</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 910px;">Maharashtra Other Backward Class (OBC)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 777px;">19</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 910px;">Maharashtra Economically Weaker Section (EWS)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 777px;">10</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 910px;">Maharashtra Socially &amp; Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 777px;">10</td>
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<h3 id="7"><span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">MNLU Mumbai CLAT Cutoff Year-Wise</span></h3>

<p>The table below shows the year-wise CLAT cutoff ranks for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme at MNLU Mumbai over the last three admission cycles.</p>

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<th style="text-align: center; width: 606px;">Courses</th>
<th style="text-align: center; width: 314px;">2026</th>
<th style="text-align: center; width: 373px;">2025</th>
<th style="text-align: center; width: 395px;">2024</th>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 606px;">BALLB Hons.</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 314px;">481</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 373px;">558</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 395px;">590</td>
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<h2 id="8">MNLU Mumbai Admission 2026</h2>

<p>The table below outlines the eligibility criteria and selection process for various UG,PG, diploma, and doctoral programmes offered by MNLU Mumbai for the 2026 admission cycle.</p>

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<th style="text-align: center; width: 285px;">Course</th>
<th style="text-align: center; width: 313px;">Specilaztion&nbsp;</th>
<th style="text-align: center; width: 335px;">Eligibility</th>
<th style="text-align: center; width: 283px;">Selection Process</th>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 285px;"><a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/55943-maharashtra-national-law-university-mumbai-mnlu-mumbai/courses-fees?slug=master-of-laws-llm&amp;course_type=Full-Time#course-slug-table" target="_blank">L.L.M</a></td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 313px;">General, Executive, Investment and Securities Law, Insolvency &amp; Bankruptcy</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 335px;">LLB with minimum of &#8239;50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 283px;">CLAT&#8239;PG score&nbsp;+ counseling through CLAT consortium</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 285px;"><a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/55943-maharashtra-national-law-university-mumbai-mnlu-mumbai/bachelor-of-arts-bachelor-of-law-ballb-hons-4951#course-slug-table" target="_blank">BALLB {Hons.}</a></td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 313px;">-&nbsp;</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 335px;">10+2 with minimum of 45% (40% SC/ST/PwD)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 283px;">CLAT&#8239;UG rank + counseling through CLAT consortium</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 285px;"><a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/55943-maharashtra-national-law-university-mumbai-mnlu-mumbai/courses-fees?slug=post-graduate-diploma&amp;course_type=Full-Time#course-slug-table" target="_blank">PG Diploma</a></td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 313px;">Cyber Crime Investigation &amp; Computer Forensics, Mediation, Intellectual Property Rights, Goods and Services</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 335px;">Graduation in any discipline, typically minimum of 50%</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 283px;">Merit</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 285px;"><a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/55943-maharashtra-national-law-university-mumbai-mnlu-mumbai/courses-fees?course_id=20826#course-slug-table" target="_blank">MA (Mediation and Conflict Resolution)</a></td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 313px;">-&nbsp;</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 335px;">Graduation in any discipline, no specific law degree required</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 283px;">Merit</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 285px;"><a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/55943-maharashtra-national-law-university-mumbai-mnlu-mumbai/courses-fees?slug=master-of-business-administration-mba&amp;course_type=Full-Time#course-slug-table" target="_blank">MBA</a></td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 313px;">Banking, Corporate Finance&nbsp;</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 335px;">Graduation with minimum of 50% aggregate</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 283px;">CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/GMAT/MHCET score + university selection</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 285px;"><a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/55943-maharashtra-national-law-university-mumbai-mnlu-mumbai/courses-fees?course_id=4949#course-slug-table" target="_blank">Ph.D. (Law)</a></td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 313px;">-&nbsp;</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 335px;">LLM with minimum of &#8239;55%</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 283px;">Entrance Test (PhD Admission Test) + Personal Interview. Exemptions apply for NET-JRF/SLET/GATE/MPhil holders</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 285px;"><a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/55943-maharashtra-national-law-university-mumbai-mnlu-mumbai/courses-fees?course_id=28590#course-slug-table">Diploma in Fashion Law</a></td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 313px;">-&nbsp;</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 335px;">Graduation&nbsp;</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 283px;">Merit based&nbsp;</td>
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<h2 id="9">MNLU Mumbai Admission Process</h2>

<p>MNLU, Mumbai follows different admission processes for its various programmes, which are explained in detail below.</p>

<h3 id="10"><span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">UG and PG Law Admissions</span></h3>

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<li><b>Register for CLAT:</b> Apply online through the official CLAT portal.</li>
<li><b>Appear for CLAT Exam:</b> Download the admit card and appear for CLAT UG or CLAT PG at the allotted centre.</li>
<li><b>Check CLAT Result:</b> The Consortium of NLUs releases the CLAT results and merit list.</li>
<li><b>Participate in CLAT Counselling:</b> Register for centralized counselling and select Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai while filling and locking institute preferences.</li>
<li><b>Seat Allotment:</b> Seats are allotted based on CLAT rank, category, preferences, and seat availability.</li>
<li><b>Confirm Admission:</b> Pay the admission fee and complete document verification to confirm admission at MNLU Mumbai.</li>
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<h3 id="11"><span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">MBA Admissions</span></h3>

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<li>Apply through the MNLU Mumbai admission portal.</li>
<li>Submit valid scores of CAT / XAT / MAT / ATMA / CMAT / GMAT / MAH-CET</li>
<li>Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview.</li>
<li>Final selection is based on entrance score and interview performance.</li>
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<h3 id="12"><span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Ph.D. Admissions</span></h3>

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<li>Apply through the MNLU Mumbai Ph.D. admission portal.</li>
<li>Appear for the university-level Ph.D. entrance test (PAT).</li>
<li>Shortlisted candidates attend a personal interview.</li>
<li>Exemptions apply for candidates holding NET-JRF / SLET / GATE / M.Phil qualifications, as per university norms.</li>
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<h2 id="13">MNLU Mumbai CLAT UG Cutoff 2026</h2>

<p>The overall cutoff rank for General Category Students and AI Quota for <strong>CLAT</strong> is <strong>481</strong>. <strong>BALLB Hons. </strong>was the most preferred course for General candidates (AI) in 2026 with the lowest rank of 481 .</p>

<p>MNLU Mumbai,<a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/55943-maharashtra-national-law-university-mumbai-mnlu-mumbai/cutoff" target="_blank"> CLAT UG Cutoff 2026 </a>for <strong>General Category</strong> and <strong>All India</strong> quota is listed below.</p>

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<th style="text-align: center;">Category</th>
<th style="text-align: center;">Round 1 (Closing rank)</th>
<th style="text-align: center;">Round 2 (Closing rank)</th>
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<td style="text-align: center;">General</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">481</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">495</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">GeneralPwD</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">12740</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">-</td>
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<h2 id="14">MNLU Mumbai CLAT-PG Cutoff 2026</h2>

<p>The overall cutoff rank for General Category students under the AI quota in <strong>CLAT-PG 2026</strong> was <strong>458</strong>, with all L.L.M. programmes closing at the same rank.</p>

<p>MNLU Mumbai, <a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/55943-maharashtra-national-law-university-mumbai-mnlu-mumbai/cutoff" target="_blank">CLAT-PG Cutoff 2026</a><strong> </strong>for <strong>General Category </strong>and <strong>All India </strong>quota is listed below.</p>

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<th style="text-align: center; width: 1014px;">Courses</th>
<th style="text-align: center; width: 674px;">Round 1 (Closing rank)</th>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 1014px;">L.L.M.</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 674px;">458</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 1014px;">L.L.M. Investment and Securities Law</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 674px;">458</td>
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<h2 id="15">MNLU Mumbai Reservation Criteria</h2>

<p>MNLU Mumbai follows Maharashtra state and national reservation norms for all CLAT-based admissions. The allocation of seats for different categories is applied as per eligibility and domicile rules, and admissions are conducted through CLAT counselling based on rank and availability.</p>

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<th style="text-align: center; width: 950px;"><b>Particulars</b></th>
<th style="text-align: center; width: 738px;"><b>Reservation (%)</b></th>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 950px;">Unreserved / All India General (UG &amp; PG)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 738px;">27%</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 950px;">Maharashtra Scheduled Castes (SC)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 738px;">13%</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 950px;">Maharashtra Scheduled Tribes (ST)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 738px;">7%</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 950px;">Denotified Tribes (VJ / NT&#8209;A)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 738px;">3%</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 950px;">Nomadic Tribes NT&#8209;B</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 738px;">3%</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 950px;">Nomadic Tribes NT&#8209;C</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 738px;">4%</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 950px;">Nomadic Tribes NT&#8209;D</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 738px;">2%</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 950px;">Maharashtra Special Backward Class (SBC)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 738px;">2%</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 950px; text-align: center;">Maharashtra Other Backward Classes (OBC)</td>
<td style="width: 738px; text-align: center;">19%</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 950px; text-align: center;">Maharashtra Economically Weaker Section (EWS)</td>
<td style="width: 738px; text-align: center;">10%</td>
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<td style="width: 950px; text-align: center;">Maharashtra Socially &amp; Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)</td>
<td style="width: 738px; text-align: center;">10%</td>
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<p><strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Special Reservations (across all programmes):</span></strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Women: 30% across all categories</li>
<li>Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 5%</li>
<li>Wards of Ex&#8209;Servicemen / Defence Personnel: 5%</li>
</ul>

<h3 id="16">MNLU Mumbai Admission FAQs</h3>

<p class="accordio">Ques. Is there a separate process for lateral entry admissions at MNLU Mumbai?</p>

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<p>Ans. Yes, lateral entry admissions are available for programme-specific cases, such as postgraduate or doctoral programmes. Applicants must meet strict eligibility requirements, including relevant prior qualifications, and admission is subject to seat availability and university approval.</p>
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<p class="accordio">Ques. Can international students participate in standard CLAT counselling for MNLU Mumbai?</p>

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<p>Ans. International students and NRIs follow a separate admission process at MNLU Mumbai:</p>

<ul>
<li>MNLU Mumbai has supernumerary seats for NRI, NRI&#8209;Sponsored, and Foreign National candidates, filled through this independent process.</li>
<li>NRIs generally need a valid CLAT score and must submit documents like NRI status certificate and sponsor details</li>
<li>Foreign Nationals apply directly to the university, providing equivalence certificates, passport, and Statement of Purpose (SOP).</li>
<li>These admissions have separate eligibility criteria and fee structures, and are processed independently, so they do not affect the merit-based seats for Indian students.</li>
</ul>
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<p class="accordio">Ques. Are there special seats for Maharashtra domicile or local candidates?</p>

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<p>Ans. While most seats are allocated through merit and category reservations, MNLU Mumbai may provide preference to state-domicile candidates in certain instances to ensure regional representation. Such candidates must submit valid domicile proof during verification, and these seats are additional to general and reserved category allocations<b>.</b></p>
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